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Penicillin is commonly called …………………………...

Penicillin is commonly called …………………………….. and was discovered by……………………………..

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Common Name of Penicillin:** - Penicillin is commonly referred to as the "Wonder Drug." This name reflects its significant impact on medicine, particularly during its early use in treating infections. 2. **Identify the Scientist Who Discovered Penicillin:** - Penicillin was discovered by Alexander Fleming. He was a Scottish bacteriologist who made this groundbreaking discovery in 1928. ...
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